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Gil Scott-Heron was an American poet, singer, and musician known for his political and social commentary. His work often addressed themes such as social justice, poverty, racial discrimination, and drug abuse.

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Famous Gil Scott-Heron Quotes

“The way you get to know yourself is by the expressions on other people's faces, because that's the only thing that you can see, unless you carry a mirror about.”

People Knows Way Faces Expression Mirrors Know Yourself

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

“I am a black man dedicated to expression; expression of the joy and pride of blackness. I consider myself neither poet, composer, or musician. These are merely tools used by sensitive men to carve out a piece of beauty or truth that they hope may lead to peace and salvation.”

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Book:So Far, So Good

Source: So Far, So Good

“The way you get to know yourself is by the expression on other people's faces.”

People Knows Way Faces Expression Know Yourself

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

About the Author

Born: April 1, 1949
Died: May 27, 2011
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 62

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